Othello Park Labor Day 1K/5k

  • Date Mon 1st September 2025
  • Time 8:00AM EDT
  • Location Knoxville, Maryland
  • Price $11.60 - $43.40
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 1km, 5km

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the 2nd Annual Othello Park Labor Day 1K/5K in beautiful Knoxville, Maryland! Join us on Monday, September 1, 2025, for this vibrant community event that promises to be a highlight of your Labor Day weekend. Participants can kick off the day with the 1K Fun Run at 8:00 a.m., perfect for kids aged 13 and under, followed by the 5K Race at 8:30 a.m., which features a scenic hybrid course that combines both paved paths and grassy trails in the picturesque Othello Regional Park.

This non-profit event not only promotes health and wellness but also supports local schools, with $500 from race proceeds going to the Brunswick Elementary School and Valley Elementary School PTAs. Enjoy the thrill of competition while making a positive impact in your community! Register early for the best rates and the chance to receive a finisher medal. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a family looking for a fun day out, the Othello Park Labor Day 1K/5K is an event you won’t want to miss!

Organiser's Description

Join us Monday, September 1, 2025, in Knoxville, MD, for the 2nd Annunal Othello Park Labor Day 1K/5K!

Check in and race day registration starts 7:00 a.m. 1K Fun Run starts at 8:00 a.m. 5K Race starts at 8:30 a.m. Please read below for all the details!

This is a NON-Profit event. $500 of race and sponsorship proceeds will be donated to Brunswick Elementary School PTA and Valley Elementary School PTA. The $500 will be divided according to the number of participants from each school. So during the application process be sure to choose which school you are representing! The remainder of the race and sponsorship proceeds go to the Brunswick High School Track and Field Program to help replace damaged and old equipment like hurdles, starting blocks, jumping mats, throwing cages, and so on. Your support is greatly appreciated! All members involved in the event are volunteers and all funds raised go to race expenses and then to aforementioned groups. That's right! Keep your entry receipt and lower that tax bill!!!

Sponsorship opportunities are available. Please email race director Kevin Ropp @ [email protected]

LOCATION
Othello Park
1901A Jefferson Pike
Knoxville, MD 21758
https://www.recreater.com/705/Othello-Regional-Park

REGISTRATION
1K FUN RUN:
The cost of the 1K Fun Run is $10. All 1K Fun Run participants will receive a finisher medal. The Fun Run takes place on pavement, except for the finish, and is intended for children aged 13 and under. This event will start at 8 a.m.

5K RACE:
AGES 18 AND UNDER, the 5K race costs $20.00 through 11:59 p.m. EST August 1, 2024. At Midnight on August 1 the price increases to $25. All participants registered by Aug. 1 are guaranteed a finisher medal. Participants who register after Aug. 1 are not guaranteed finisher medal but we'll do our best! Custom shirts are $8/each and also have a cutoff date of August 1st!
AGES 19 AND OLDER, the 5K Race costs $30.00 through 11:59 p.m. EDT August 1, 2024. At Midnight on August 1 the price increases to $40. All participants registered by Aug. 1 are guaranteed a finisher medal. Participants who register after Aug. 1 are not guaranteed finisher medal but we'll do our best! Custom shirts are $8/each and also have a cutoff date of August 1st!

5K Race starts at 8:30 a.m.

DUE TO THE NEED TO PROCESS YOUR BIBS AND SORTING SHIRTS AND LABELS PRE-REGISTRATION CLOSES AUGUST 31ST AT 11:59PM.

5K COURSE:
The Othello Park 5K is a hybrid road/cross country run that takes advantage of the paved paths and grassy equestrian trails at Frederick County Maryland's Othello Regional Park. The rolling course through this scenic park just outside of Brunswick is sure to appeal to road runners and trail runners alike.

5K RACE MAP CLICK HERE [https://www.strava.com/routes/3178011213306559400]

ARRIVAL
On-site registration the day of the event will begin at 7 a.m. 1K Fun Run starts at 8 a.m. followed by the 5K run at 8:30 a.m.
5K awards will be presented following the race near the finish line.

5K RACE AWARDS
Trophies will be awarded to first place for boys and girls 18 & under and men and women 19 & over.

RACE CONTACT INFO
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Races

  • Othello Labor Day 1K

    Incl. $1.60 Fee & T-Shirt

    Mon 1st September 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $11.60

    CLOSED
    13 and under will receive a custom designed finisher medal at the finish line. All others will receive warm thank yous for participatig and heping our cause!
  • Othello Labor Day 5K 19 & Older

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    Mon 1st September 2025 (8:30AM EDT)

    $43.40

    CLOSED
    All 5k paid entries will receive a shirt and all race finishers will receive a custom designed finisher medal if they registered by August 1st.
  • Othello Labor Day 5K 18 & Under

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Mon 1st September 2025 (8:30AM EDT)

    $27.50

    CLOSED
    All 5k paid entries will receive a shirt and all race finishers will receive a custom designed finisher medal if they registered by August 1st.

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